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Social Innovation Country Report:
Morocco
In Morocco, social innovation is not formally defined or widely discussed
Legal and Policy Frameworks

Morocco has adopted the following legal frameworks, strategies, and vision documents related to social innovation:

  • There are no national strategies
  • Policies
  • Visioning documents
Current stage of implementation:
Ecosystem Actors
Key Actors in the Ecosystem

The leading actors driving social innovation in Morocco include government ministries, social enterprises, NGOs, philanthropic institutions, academia, and other ecosystem builders. The top three most influential actors are:

  • NGOs
  • Foundations & philanthropic organizations
  • Social entreprises & social innovateurs (Impact hubs)
Education and Capacity Building

Formal and informal education programs that support social innovation exist in the following forms in Morocco:

  • Limited or informal programs:“ Some training programs, workshops, or university courses are available, but they are not widespread or systematically integrated into the education system
  • University-level courses or degrees:“ Social innovation, social entrepreneurship, or impact-driven business programs are offered as courses, degrees, or research tracks in universities or technical institutions
  • Government-supported training programs:“ The government has launched or funded capacity-building programs, incubators, or skill-development initiatives to support social innovation
  • Private sector or NGO-led programs:“ Non-governmental organizations, incubators, or private sector actors actively run training, mentorship, or acceleration programs for social innovation
  • Comprehensive national framework:“ The government has integrated social innovation education into national curricula, vocational training, or entrepreneurship development programs, with structured support and funding.
Coordinating Bodies

A centralized body responsible for coordinating social innovation efforts across sectors exists in Morocco.

Ecosystem Communication
The level of communication and coordination among key actors in Morocco’s social innovation ecosystem is currently Minimal:“ actors work in silos with minimal communication.
Support Mechanisms for Policy and Finance
Policy Incentives and Support Mechanisms

No existing incentives

Financing Mechanisms
Impact
Flagship Programs and Achievements
International Collaborations
Tech for Good Innovations
Impact Measurement Frameworks

Morocco does not have a formal framework or methodology for measuring social innovation impact.

Economic Contribution of Social Innovation
Reports on Social Impact

There are no Reports and studies that assess the social impact of innovation in Morocco.

Policy Momentum

Momentum for social innovation as a public policy issue in Morocco is currently rated as:
No Momentum: Social innovation is not recognized or prioritized in public policy, with little to no government discussion or action.

Barriers to Growth

The following barriers are currently hindering the growth of social innovation in Morocco:

  • Lack of awareness and understanding of social innovation
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